Lecturer in Chemistry for Health Sciences

Applications are invited for an appointment as Lecturer in Chemistry for Health Sciences at University of Galway. 

The School of Biological and Chemical Sciences (SBCS) in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Galway invites applications for a Lecturer in Health Sciences position, commencing August 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The permanent post is funded by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) in Ireland to support the creation of a MPharm programme at the University of Galway.

Candidates with postgraduate level teaching and research experience in chemistry for pharmaceutical sciences and related fields are particularly sought. Preference will be given to candidates who have previous experience of coordinating modules and courses in areas such as pharmacognosy, (bio)pharmaceutical chemistry, and analytical chemistry. Candidates that have research and/or teaching experience in both chemistry and pharmacy are particularly welcome to apply. The criteria for selection are

• proven experience in teaching, including organising modules and programmes,
• formal academic practice training,
• track record in research in chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences, and
• potential to expand programme offers and complementarity with expertise at SBCS.

The lecturer will be located within the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, which hosts programmes such as Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry and Biopharmaceutical Chemistry and they will contribute mainly to the new MPharm programme of Pharmacy. The successful candidate will be expected to take on a significant part of the teaching of the new modules of chemistry for the pharmacy programme such as 1^st year Chemistry for Pharmacy, 2^nd year analytical and synthetic chemistry for pharmacy, and/or the 3^rd year module in natural products and drugs.

In terms of research, the successful candidate will be aligned to one of the following research section of the school, depending on their research interests:

• Infectious disease
• Molecules and Materials

 For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Olivier Thomas, Head of School, Email olivier.thomas@universityofgalway.ie  and +353 (0)91 49 3563

Additional information on the School is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/science-engineering/schoolofbiologicalandchemicalsciences/

The appointment will be made at Lecturer level, commensurate with experience.

Salary: €63,624 to €101,498 p.a (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)

This appointment will be made on the Lecturer scale in line with current Government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University’s Remuneration policy. QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf (universityofgalway.ie)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 11^th July 2025. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Garda vetting requirements will apply.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.

Further details are available at www.dbei.ie

Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)

Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

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